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enGoogle Glass Pilot: Lessons Learned So Farhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/google-glass-pilot-lessons-learned-so-far
<p>The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill's WAVE-ExSEL is exploring wearable technologies, including Google Glass, integrated with other information technologies (Video/AV, and others) therein to provide an instructor point of view (POV) in support of experiential learning across two semesters.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/google-glass-pilot-lessons-learned-so-far#commentscampustechnology.comexampleGoogle glasshigher educationHigher EducationHZ 151lessonspilotwearableStories, Examples, Food for ThoughtHiEdThu, 15 Jan 2015 17:57:34 +0000Michele Cummins22914 at http://navigator.nmc.orgObama Proposes Bill to Protect Student Data, but Not in Higher Educationhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/obama-proposes-bill-protect-student-data-not-higher-education
<p>The White House announced on Monday that it would be taking up the cause of student privacy, pushing legislation that would “prevent companies from selling student data to third parties for purposes unrelated to the educational mission,” according to a news release.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/obama-proposes-bill-protect-student-data-not-higher-education#commentschronicle.comdataHigher EducationHZ 151legislationpolicyprotectionstudent dataChallenges and TrendsHiEdThu, 15 Jan 2015 17:13:59 +0000Michele Cummins22913 at http://navigator.nmc.orgFear artificial stupidity, not artificial intelligencehttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/fear-artificial-stupidity-not-artificial-intelligence
<p>The author explains why he believes three fundamental problems explain why computational AI has historically failed to replicate human mentality in all its raw and electro-chemical glory, and will continue to fail.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/fear-artificial-stupidity-not-artificial-intelligence#commentsAIArtificial IntelligenceHZ 150newscientist.compredictionsReflections on the FutureTech in Popular CultureMon, 22 Dec 2014 18:02:17 +0000Michele Cummins22910 at http://navigator.nmc.orgHow Colleges Can Better Serve Students with Learning Disabilitieshttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/how-colleges-can-better-serve-students-learning-disabilities
<p>While assistive technologies (like the Kurzweil software) can help with this transition, Gray and other disability specialists warn that too few college-level students are taking advantage of these kinds of tools, and they say campus leaders need to be more active in addressing the challenges students with learning disabilities face at their institutions.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/how-colleges-can-better-serve-students-learning-disabilities#commentsassistive technologycampustechnology.comHigher EducationHZ 150learning disabilityChallenges and TrendsHiEdMon, 22 Dec 2014 17:42:08 +0000Michele Cummins22909 at http://navigator.nmc.org7 Ways Higher Ed Institutions are Increasingly Joining Forceshttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/7-ways-higher-ed-institutions-are-increasingly-joining-forces
<p>Collaboration between institutions is key to scaling sustainable technology efforts. This article lists some great examples:</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/7-ways-higher-ed-institutions-are-increasingly-joining-forces#commentscollaboratecollaborationcollectiveconsortiaeducationdive.comHigher EducationHZ 150sustainabletechnologyStories, Examples, Food for ThoughtHiEdMon, 22 Dec 2014 17:16:38 +0000Michele Cummins22908 at http://navigator.nmc.orgWhen the Art Is Watching Youhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/when-art-watching-you
<p>Museums are mining detailed information from visitors, raising questions about the use of Big Data in the arts</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/when-art-watching-you#commentsBig Datadatadata miningHZ 150privacyvisitorswsj.comTechnology in Popular CultureMuseumMuseumThu, 18 Dec 2014 21:03:22 +0000Michele Cummins22907 at http://navigator.nmc.orgExperiential Learning: Just Because It’s Hands-On Doesn’t Mean It’s Minds-Onhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/experiential-learning-just-because-it%E2%80%99s-hands-doesn%E2%80%99t-mean-it%E2%80%99s-minds
<p>Many projects, problems, situations, and field trips do not yield lasting and transferable learning because too little attention is given to the meta-cognitive and idea-building work that turns a single experience into insight and later application.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/experiential-learning-just-because-it%E2%80%99s-hands-doesn%E2%80%99t-mean-it%E2%80%99s-minds#commentsexperientialhands-onHZ 150teachthought.comK-12Stories, Examples, Food for ThoughtK12Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:41:20 +0000Michele Cummins22906 at http://navigator.nmc.orgHow to Help Students With Nonverbal Learning Disabilitieshttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/how-help-students-nonverbal-learning-disabilities
<p>This article describes her experience with an NVLD student and gives some advice on how to help students with NVLD organize information and focus.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/how-help-students-nonverbal-learning-disabilities#commentsdissibilityedudemic.comHZ 150NVLDspecial needsK-12Stories, Examples, Food for ThoughtK12Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:24:26 +0000Michele Cummins22905 at http://navigator.nmc.orgSkype's newest app will translate your speech in real timehttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/skypes-newest-app-will-translate-your-speech-real-time
<p>Microsoft's Skype Translator has demonstrated that it can translate calls between students in the U.S. and Mexico. Microsoft is also translating instant messaging conversations through Skype Translator, with more than 40 languages supported.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/skypes-newest-app-will-translate-your-speech-real-time#commentscollaborationcommunicationEmerging TechnologiesHZ 150mystery skypeSkypeskype translatortheverge.comtranslatetranslationvideoconferenceK-12K12Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:44:04 +0000Michele Cummins22904 at http://navigator.nmc.orgChoosing An Online Learning Platform: Which Makes Sense?http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/choosing-online-learning-platform-which-makes-sense
<p>The most critical piece of information in choosing an online system are the most obvious and the most overlooked questions (1): What do you want learners to know and be able to do? (2) What platform can best help them attain these learning goals?</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/choosing-online-learning-platform-which-makes-sense#commentscourse creationelearningindustry.comHigher Educationlearning managementLMSonline courseonline learningReferencesTue, 16 Dec 2014 22:24:53 +0000Michele Cummins22903 at http://navigator.nmc.orgAverages Don’t Matter...and Other Common Mistakes in Data Analysishttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/averages-don%E2%80%99t-matterand-other-common-mistakes-data-analysis
<p>Few educators ever receive training in assessment or formal guidance in data analysis. In this article Dr. Nick Sheltrown, Director of Learning Analytics at Compass Learning, describes five quick lessons learned through his experience in the data trenches.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/averages-don%E2%80%99t-matterand-other-common-mistakes-data-analysis#commentsassessmentBig Datadatadata analysisedsurge.comEmerging TechnologiesHZ 150K-12K12Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:19:25 +0000Michele Cummins22902 at http://navigator.nmc.org10 Online Learning Trends to Watch in 2015 [#Infographic]http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/10-online-learning-trends-watch-2015-infographic
<p>A new infographic from TalentLMS, a cloud-based learning management system, offers its picks for the top 10 E-Learning Trends to Follow in 2015:</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/10-online-learning-trends-watch-2015-infographic#commentscloudDigital Learningedtechmagazine.comelearningHigher EducationHZ 150LMSonline learningtrends'Technologies to Watch' ListsHiEdMon, 15 Dec 2014 19:59:47 +0000Michele Cummins22901 at http://navigator.nmc.orgAn education in augmented reality: 8 tips for getting startedhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/education-augmented-reality-8-tips-getting-started
<p>Matt Ramirez, lead augmented reality developer at digital education charity Jisc, lists some tips for organizations who are considering using augmented reality technology.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/education-augmented-reality-8-tips-getting-started#comments3-D3dARaugmented realityEmerging TechnologiesHZ 150information-age.comJISCsimulationvisualizationTech NewsMon, 15 Dec 2014 19:53:11 +0000Michele Cummins22900 at http://navigator.nmc.orgIdaho PTECH: Building the “Last Mile” of Opportunity for Rural Studentshttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/idaho-ptech-building-%E2%80%9Clast-mile%E2%80%9D-opportunity-rural-students
<p>The Idaho PTECH Network is a partnership between high schools, community colleges and employers so that the middle 50% of Idaho students, no matter where they live, can access college and jobs.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/idaho-ptech-building-%E2%80%9Clast-mile%E2%80%9D-opportunity-rural-students#commentsedsurge.comHZ 149idahonetworkNorth Americaonlineonline learningPTECHreal-world learningK-12Challenges and TrendsK12Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:28:17 +0000Michele Cummins22899 at http://navigator.nmc.orgLEARNING IS EVOLVING: 10 KEY E-LEARNING TRENDS FOR 2015http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/learning-evolving-10-key-e-learning-trends-2015
<p>Aurion Learning lists its top ten picks for key eLearning trends to watch in 2015.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/learning-evolving-10-key-e-learning-trends-2015#comments2015adaptiveblog.aurionlearning.comelearningHZ 149online learningtrendwatch listwatchlist'Technologies to Watch' ListsFood for ThoughtFri, 12 Dec 2014 21:09:38 +0000Michele Cummins22898 at http://navigator.nmc.orgOnline Education Has Reached the Mainstreamhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/online-education-has-reached-mainstream
<p>Online education has reached the mainstream. This infographic explores how, where, and why. The full report is available at <a href="http://on.bcg.com/1oFl8dY" title="http://on.bcg.com/1oFl8dY">http://on.bcg.com/1oFl8dY</a>.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/online-education-has-reached-mainstream#commentsHigher EducationHZ 149onlineonline courseonline learningslideshare.netReports and ResearchHiEdFri, 12 Dec 2014 20:59:31 +0000Michele Cummins22897 at http://navigator.nmc.orgNew libraries go high-tech, cater to individual communitieshttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/new-libraries-go-high-tech-cater-individual-communities
<p>Built to mimic their surrounding environment architecturally, equipped with high tech systems to automate high speed processing and shelving of books, and with the addition of self-service checkout machines and more, these new libraries are keeping with community interests, culture and needs:</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/new-libraries-go-high-tech-cater-individual-communities#commentsbookscommunitycommunity centerHZ 149Librarylibrary techon-ajc.comsmart libraryTechnology in Popular CultureFri, 12 Dec 2014 19:14:07 +0000Michele Cummins22896 at http://navigator.nmc.orgCan a School's Tech Program Take a Rural Town out of Poverty?http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/can-schools-tech-program-take-rural-town-out-poverty
<p>"Across the country, 70 percent of schools lack a high-speed Internet connection." This article describes the effects and challenges of a new technology program rolled out in Piedmont Alabama.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/can-schools-tech-program-take-rural-town-out-poverty#commentsaccessdigital divideHZ 149North Americaruraltheatlantic.comK-12Stories, Examples, Food for ThoughtK12Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:35:28 +0000Michele Cummins22895 at http://navigator.nmc.orginBloom’s Collapse Offers Lessons For Innovation In Educationhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/inbloom%E2%80%99s-collapse-offers-lessons-innovation-education
<p>By now the story is well known. inBloom, a non-profit that offered a data warehouse solution designed to help public schools embrace the promise of personalized learning by helping teachers integrate seamlessly the number of applications they use in their day-to-day teaching, collapsed and has ceased to exist, as privacy concerns from interested parties mounted over a period of many months... This article explains hows this happened.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/inbloom%E2%80%99s-collapse-offers-lessons-innovation-education#commentsdatadata warehouseeducationnext.orgHZ 149inBloompoliciespolicyprivacysecuritystorageK-12Stories, Examples, Food for ThoughtK12Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:41:38 +0000Michele Cummins22894 at http://navigator.nmc.orgDistricts Get Personal: How Districts Can Support Teacher PDhttp://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/districts-get-personal-how-districts-can-support-teacher-pd
<p>A new report from EdSurge examines the tools that support district and school leaders delivering professional learning experiences to an entire workforce of teachers. They hope this guide will help school and district administrators find the right systems when it comes to managing and delivering professional learning experiences.</p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>http://navigator.nmc.org/clipping/districts-get-personal-how-districts-can-support-teacher-pd#commentsadministrationcompetency-baseddistrictedsurge.comHZ 149pdpersonalizepersonalizedprofessional developmentproficiencyproficiency-basedsystemtoolsK-12Reports and ResearchK12Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:18:03 +0000Michele Cummins22893 at http://navigator.nmc.org